Housing, Food, Mobility Eat 75 % of Solo Household Budget
Austria’s official subsistence level (€1,484) is €300 below calculated needs (€1,787), with families facing up to €1,118 monthly poverty gaps.
Meteor Spotted near West Autobahn
After a June 12 fireball near the West Autobahn, NHM urges locals to search between Inning and Haindorf for apricot-sized meteorite fragments.
EU Energy Label Boosts Transparency for Smartphones & Tablets
EU’s new energy label for smartphones and tablets mandates efficiency, repairability, 800 charge-cycle batteries, 7-year parts availability, and 2.2 TWh savings.
95.8% of Austria’s Lakes and Rivers Rated “Excellent,”
Austria’s bathing waters rank fourth in the EU—95.8% of its rivers and lakes are “excellent,” down from 96.9% last year; coastal sites remain clean.
Schumann Seeks Fair, Needs-Based Social Aid Reform
Needs-based social aid reform with in-kind benefits, uniform standards, labor integration, and no blanket caps.
Minister Pushes to Restore Tax-Free Holiday Pay
Economics Minister Hattmannsdorfer proposes amending the Income Tax Act to make holiday work pay tax-exempt again for hospitality and care workers.
Austria Extends €2,300 E-Motorcycle Subsidies Despite Budget Cuts
Austria extends electric motorcycle subsidies up to €2,300 (L1e & L3e) with a €1.5 M fund, aiming to replace short-trip combustion scooters.
QS 2026: Austrian Universities Weaken on Employer Reputation
Most Austrian universities fall in QS 2026 rankings—Vienna at 152, TU Wien at 197—driven by weaker employer reputation and fewer citations.
Two-Thirds of Austrians Plan Summer Holidays
About two-thirds of Austrians plan summer holidays; 30% won’t cut spending despite inflation, most will save on duration and on-site costs.
Austria Backs Russian Gas Ban but Wants Post-War Options Open
Austria supports the EU ban on Russian gas yet urges keeping all supply options open after the war to ensure secure, cost-efficient energy.
